Projected 2003 Strengths

Whitehurst, wise beyond his years, helped salvage Clemson's season
by leading the Tigers to road victories at Duke and North Carolina and a home
victory over South Carolina. He should get help from a deeper and more talented
offensive line next season. With Rambert gone, Kelly will get the chance to
be the feature back. Youngblood, Currie and Hamilton all should benefit from
Whitehurst's decision-making ability. With new defensive coordinator John
Lovett calling the shots, the defense was much improved in 2002. Another year
in Lovett's system should pay more dividends. Miller quickly is developing
into one of the best cover corners in the ACC, if not the nation.

Projected 2003 Questions

Can the offense find the consistency it has lacked the last two seasons?
Will the Tigers really develop an offensive identity? Can Bowden finally find
a game-breaking running back to shake up the mediocre running game? Will the
much-ballyhooed wide receivers ever play up to their potential? Can Whitehurst,
who was 3-1 in his four starts, continue to develop as Clemson's offensive
leader? Will the redshirt linemen waiting in the wings have an immediate impact
on the mediocre offensive line? Can Lovett plug the holes in the run defense?
Will the linebackers ever play like Clemson linebackers used to play? Will Miller
avoid the sophomore jinx?